Children
Eye care for children
From age three, without reading, without pressure, and free on the NHS under 16. If short-sight is creeping up each year, we can slow it.
What to know
Three things, before you book
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From three years old
Picture matching, no letters needed. Most children manage the whole test in twenty minutes.
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Signs to look for
Sitting close to the TV, squinting, head tilting, rubbing eyes, or avoiding reading.
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Free under 16
The NHS pays for the sight test and gives a voucher towards glasses. We accept both.
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Myopia control
Special lenses or night lenses slow short-sight by about half on average. Monitored every six months.